Category Archives: cry out

Saturday, August 12, 2023

 

Beg God for deliverance, as you pray this Lazaroo:

“Arise, cry out in the night, as the watches of the night begin; pour out your heart like water in the presence of the Lord. Lift up your hands to him for the lives of your children, who faint from hunger at every street corner.”
(Lamentations 2:19)

If You see we won’t obey You for our own sakes, Jesus

you motivate us to obey You
for the sake of our children

knowing full well that when we’re listening to Satan
even that may not be enough.

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John 8:31-34; John 8:42-45; Romans 6:16; Romans 7:14-20; 2 Timothy 2:25-26; James 1:14; 1 Peter 5:8-10

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

 

Pray this Lazaroo with desperate desire:

“He has overthrown you without pity, he has let the enemy gloat over you, he has exalted the horn of your foes. The hearts of the people cry out to the Lord. You walls of Daughter Zion, let your tears flow like a river day and night; give yourself no relief, your eyes no rest.”
(Lamentations 2:17-18)

It’s hard to see You like this, Jesus

but absolutely essential.

You’re giving me a clear picture of the horror of sin.

May I hate and reject the sin in my life
as much as You do.

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Psalm 36:2; Psalm 69:14; Ezekiel 35:6; Hosea 9:15; Acts 2:38; Romans 12:9; 2 Peter 3:9

Friday, May 26, 2023

 

Pray this Lazaroo in sober reflection:

“The nations have fallen into the pit they have dug; their feet are caught in the net they have hidden. The Lord is known by his acts of justice; the wicked are ensnared by the work of their hands. The wicked go down to the realm of the dead, all the nations that forget God.”
(Psalm 9:15-17)

They will suffer, Jesus

but it’s their own doing.

When their punishment befalls them

they’ll cry out against You

but they’ll have only themselves to blame.

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Nehemiah 9:29; Jeremiah 5:24; Acts 2:40; Romans 9:18-20; 1 Timothy 5:7; 1 Timothy 6:14; Hebrews 12:25

Sunday, December 19, 2021

 

Pray this Lazaroo with burning zeal:

“A man will seize one of his brothers in his father’s house, and say, ‘You have a cloak, you be our leader; take charge of this heap of ruins!’ But in that day he will cry out, ‘I have no remedy. I have no food or clothing in my house; do not make me the leader of the people.’”
(Isaiah 3:6-7)

I know what it is to have no remedy, Jesus.

From the bottom of my heart, from the marrow of my bones:

Intervene, LORD!

I beg You!

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Genesis 18:14; 2 Chronicles 36:16; Proverbs 6:12-15; Proverbs 29:1; Jeremiah 30:13; Micah 2:10; Matthew 19:26

Friday, October 29, 2021

 

Pray this Lazaroo from the depths of your heart:

“Then they will cry out to the Lord, but he will not answer them. At that time he will hide his face from them because of the evil they have done.”
(Micah 3:4)

Is there anything more terrifying, Jesus

than to call out to You for help
while knowing You won’t answer?

I have sinned times beyond counting.

But I repent!
You know how hard I’m trying.

Great God of love, mercy and forgiveness:

Though I thoroughly deserve it
please don’t hide Your face from me!

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1 Kings 8:46-48; Job 42:6; Proverbs 1:23; Isaiah 30:15 Matthew 3:8; Acts 2:38; James 2:13

Saturday, December 5, 2020

 

Be forewarned, as you pray this Lazaroo:

“The stones of the wall will cry out, and the beams of the woodwork will echo it.”
(Habakkuk 2:11)

This is Your warning to those who lie, cheat and steal, Jesus.

Just when they think they’ve succeeded and can kick back and enjoy what they’ve built

they find out they’re wrong.

Though they spared no expense

their luxuries backfire
and come back to bite them.

Those who cheat to get ahead

You deposit at the end of the line.

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Psalms 32:10; Isaiah 1:4; Isaiah 3:9-11; Isaiah 5:8; Isaiah 29:15; Isaiah 30:1; Matthew 18:7; Luke 6:24

Wednesday, September 30, 2020

 

Let realization dawn, as you pray this Lazaroo:

“The stones of the wall will cry out…”
(Habakkuk 2:11)

I’m guessing this is poetic language, Jesus

though if anyone can get stones to talk
and understand their language

it’s You!

Still…I’ve entered places for the first time

and felt something I couldn’t define.

Each home, each building has a certain feel, doesn’t it?

Maybe its stones, bricks, plaster, shiplap
are crying out!

If the walls of my home could talk, Father

what would they say about me?

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Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Nehemiah 9:25; Psalms 49:16; Psalms 112:3; Isaiah 3:14; Luke 19:40; Acts 4:31

Wednesday, September 30, 2020

 

Let realization dawn, as you pray this Lazaroo:

“The stones of the wall will cry out…”
(Habakkuk 2:11)

I’m guessing this is poetic language, Jesus

though if anyone can get stones to talk
and understand their language

it’s You!

Still…I’ve entered places for the first time

and felt something I couldn’t define.

Each home, each building has a certain feel, doesn’t it?

Maybe its stones, bricks, plaster, shiplap
are crying out!

If the walls of my home could talk, Father

what would they say about me?

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Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Nehemiah 9:25; Psalms 49:16; Psalms 112:3; Isaiah 3:14; Luke 19:40; Acts 4:31

Friday, February 1, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo in tearful confidence:

“People have heard my groaning, but there is no one to comfort me.”
(Lamentations 1:21)

That’s the hardest, Jesus.

When I keep my suffering to myself
it’s not a surprise that no one comforts me.

But when my pain increases to the point that I’m forced to cry out
and still no one shows up with love and compassion

my agony is multiplied by the stunning realization
that I’m abandoned
forsaken
alone.

Except I’m not!
Hallelujah!!

I have You.

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Exodus 15:2; Psalms 35:23; Psalms 118:14; Proverbs 18:24; Isaiah 12:2; John 16:32; 2 Timothy 4:16-18

Sunday, June 3, 2018

 

Pray this Lazaroo with burning zeal:

“…spreading the news.”
(Mark 1:45)

There are times I need to keep my mouth shut, Jesus.

Specifically, when You tell me to!

You told this man You cured of leprosy to tell no one –

knowing that if He did, the religious leaders would seek Your death.

But you place no such restriction on us today.

Just the opposite!

You’ve told us to go into the whole world
and preach Your good news.

Which means:

You’ve issued that command
to me.

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Psalms 71:15; Matthew 28:10; Mathew 28:19-20; Mark 1:44; Luke 19:40; Acts 4:18-20; James 1:19